Two long-time shelter dogs in the Tri-Cities looking for forever homes
TRI-CITIES, Wash. - Local shelter dogs, Lilith and Ruby, have spent a long time waiting for the right families to find them. Lilith has spent over two years…
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Yoga studio survives by offering virtual classes
RICHLAND, Wash. --- Trying to run a small business is hard enough, but when you add a pandemic it can feel impossible. For Whitney Davis of Pure Yoga in Richland, this is especially true.…
Dine-Out Downtown Kennewick planned for 8 weeks
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership has planned an eight-week Dine-Out Downtown Kennewick environment that will start August 13. Dine-Out Downtown Kennewick closes sections of Kennewick Ave. for foot traffic…
History professor who has accurately predicted every election since 1984 says Trump will lose
History professor Allan Lichtman is used to being right.He has correctly predicted the winner of each presidential race since Ronald Reagan's reelection victory in 1984 using his "13 keys" system. (It's worth mentioning that in 2000, Lichtman predicted that Al…
Trooper finds new home for stuffed unicorn found along I-82 in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. - A colorful stuffed unicorn has a new home after being found abandoned along I-82 in Kennewick. Back on July 28, Trooper Chris Thorson with Washington State Patrol said that the toy was found near Badger Road. He…
'Dirty Dancing' is getting a sequel
Because nobody puts Baby in a corner.A "Dirty Dancing" sequel is indeed happening, courtesy of Lionsgate, Deadline reports.Studio CEO Jon Feltheimer confirmed the news on an earnings call Thursday, referring to it as "one of the worst kept secrets in…
Legends Casino Hotel set to reopen August 13
TOPPENISH, Wash. -- Legends Casino Hotel will reopen to the public August 13 at 50 percent capacity with coronavirus prevention measures in place. Before walking through the door, the business will require…
Hasbro is removing Trolls doll from stores amid complaints that button is inappropriately placed
Hasbro says it is pulling a Trolls doll from store shelves after a petition with over 150,000 signatures accused the toymaker of promoting child abuse by placing a button on the doll's "private area under her skirt."The "DreamWorks Trolls World…
Grandmother sues after she was arrested at Disney with CBD oil in her purse
Attorney Ben Crump has filed a civil lawsuit against several entities including, The Walt Disney Co. and the Orange County Sheriff, on behalf of Hester Burkhalter, a 69-year-old White woman from Hickory, North Carolina, and her family.Crump said she "was…
Walla Walla updates weekend plans for Main Street
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- The plan Walla Walla organized to shut down a section of Main Street and allow businesses to expand their outdoor seating is being altered after just one weekend. Walla Walla Director of Parks and Recreation, Andy…
Best friends, married for 35 years, die from coronavirus just 11 days apart
Keith and Gwendolyn Robinson, of California, were just like Noah and Allie from the famous Nicholas Sparks romance novel-turned-movie "The Notebook," according to their son.The only difference is they didn't pass away in the same while bed holding hands, Delon…
Walla Walla Valley winning USA Today 10Best readers' choice award for 'Best Wine Region'
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- The Walla Walla Valley could be named this year's "Best Wine Region" in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The renowned wine region in southeast Washington was selected by a panel of experts as one…
Burger King worker shot, killed in dispute over food order taking too long
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Authorities in Florida say a Burger King worker was fatally shot after a dispute over a delay in a food order. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office identified the shooter in a news release Sunday as 37-year-old…
BFHD reports less than 100 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend
KENNEWICK, Wash. --- The Benton Franklin Health District's weekend update on coronavirus cases showed a lower increase than previous weekends. Benton County had a total of 35 new cases over the weekend with 14 additional cases today, bringing the total…
Yakima teen runaway missing since July 23
YAKIMA, Wash. --- The Yakima Police Department is asking for help to locate 16-year-old Pricillia Ozuna. Missing from Yakima since July 23, the runaway juvenile is 5'5" with brown hair and eyes. If you have any information call the police…
Alaska Airlines resumes second daily flight between Yakima and Seattle
YAKIMA, Wash. --- After only having one flight between Yakima and Seattle since May, Alaska Airlines has resumed its second flight. An increase of passengers at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field (YKM) is the reason for bringing the flight back. The…
Just Joel's school fundraiser goes beyond $25k
KENNEWICK, Wash. --- "Beats by Joel" has now raised over $25,000 with less than 400 donors to buy local students headphones who are having to distance learn because of the virus. Just Joel's owner Joel Watson started the fundraiser just…
Yakima County Corrections Officer dies after being hospitalized with COVID-19
YAKIMA, Wash. -- A 15-year veteran of the Yakima County Department of Corrections has passed away after being hospitalized with the coronavirus. The Director of the Department of Corrections, Ed Campbell, released a statement Saturday afternoon saying Officer Dan Oaks…
Kennewick house fire started during renovations, officials say
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A home is a total loss after a fire started while the owner was renovating it, according to the Benton County Sheriff's Office. The fire came in just after 5:00 p.m. Saturday evening on 1023 PR SE…
Hundreds line up for fair food in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The smell of fried food lingered over CG Public House Saturday evening as hundreds of cars pulled through their parking lot during the Fair Food Drive-Up Festival. The festival along Clearwater Ave. in Kennewick lasted four hours…
Benton County Voting Center open in Richland
TRI-CITIES, Wash. -- The Benton County Temporary Voting Center includes services such as issuing replacement ballots, availability of Accessible Voting Units for voters with disabilities, and general questions and information about the election and voting. The voting center is able…
Section of Main St. in downtown Walla Walla closes for customers
WALLA WALLA, Wash. -- The City of Walla Walla organized and implemented a plan this week for businesses to expand their outdoor seating which allows them to serve customers in the…
Just Joel's owner 'proud' of Tri-Citians for raising $20K in less than 24 hours to support students
KENNEWICK, Wash. -- A fundraiser to buy headphones for Tri-Cities students has received well over 300 donations, raising $20,000 and counting in less than 24 hours. Joel Watson, owner of Just Joel's Cafe, said he created the fundraiser on Facebook…
New home in the works for the 'Into the Wild' bus in Alaska
The bus that played a key role in the gripping adventure and tragic death chronicled in "Into the Wild" is likely to begin its next chapter at a museum in Fairbanks, Alaska.Bus 142, a distinctive green and white 1940s-era International…
